Moving to Togo from Malaysia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Malaysia to Togo — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Malaysia to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MY
13.9
TG
22.7

Malaysia performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MY
$1,441
TG
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MY
23.2
TG
0.8

Malaysia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MY
63.0
TG
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MY
8.3t
TG
0.3t

Malaysia generally does better on environment, though Togo leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MY
12.4
TG
1.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MY
3.4%
TG
3.4%

Malaysia performs better than Togo across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MY
3.9%
TG
2.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MY
$33,600
TG
$2,800

Malaysia generally does better on employment & economy, though Togo leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MY
76.1 yrs
TG
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MY
6.6
TG
41.2

Malaysia generally does better on family life, though Togo leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kuala Lumpur Rain: 95.6 in/yr (2427 mm)
90° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Lome Rain: 34.5 in/yr (877 mm)
87° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kuala Lumpur Lome
Jan–Mar 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 90°/74°F (32°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/75°F (33°/24°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/74°F (32°/23°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) 88°/73°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Kuala Lumpur Lome
Jan 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.5°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C)
Feb 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.8°C) 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 92°/74°F (33.2°/23.2°C) 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C)
Apr 92°/75°F (33.1°/23.7°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C)
May 91°/75°F (32.9°/23.9°C) 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C)
Jun 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.6°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Jul 90°/74°F (32.3°/23.2°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C)
Aug 90°/74°F (32.3°/23.1°C) 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C)
Sep 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
Oct 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C)
Nov 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.2°C) 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C)
Dec 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.9°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C)

Data: Malaysian Meteorological Department Malaysian Meteorological Department, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malaysia and Togo. To live, work, or study long-term in Togo, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Togo's immigration authority.

Malaysia passport

Malaysia passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Malaysia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Togo.
Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Malaysia

Visa Free
Togo passport holders can enter Malaysia without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Togo?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Togo has 1.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Togo safe for expats?

Malaysia performs better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Togo compared to Malaysia?

Malaysia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Togo, compared to 23.2 in Malaysia. Togo scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malaysia: 76).

What's the weather like in Togo compared to Malaysia?

The average high temperature in Lome is 87°F, compared to 90°F in Kuala Lumpur. Lome receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Kuala Lumpur gets 95.6 in.

What language do they speak in Togo?

The official language in Togo is French. In Malaysia, the official languages are English and Malay.

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At a Glance

MY TG
Population 33,871,431 8,492,333
Currency Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages English, Malay French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +60 +228
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999